Written whilst in hospital it describes recent military engagements and his injuries. Francis Grenfell wrote numerous letters and kept accounts of the military engagements he was involved in and his day-to-day life whilst serving in the First World War, until his death in 1915.

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This image shows a Christmas card sent by George Webb of the 16th (Irish) Division who was serving in France on Christmas Day 1916. The sketch on the printed card shows two soldiers carrying the food for Christmas dinner.